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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.82, 24,859.34 and 10,056.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.82, 24,859.34 and 10,056.66 is: 13,878.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.82 : 24,859.34 = 10,056.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.82/24,859.34 = 10,056.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.82x = 24,859.34 × 10,056.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.82x = 250,001,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,001,930.20/18,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.34

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